How is Aboriginal art authenticated at Art by Farquhar?

Every painting sold at Art by Farquhar comes with a Certificate of Authenticity documenting the artist, their community, the story behind the work, and provenance details. Art by Farquhar is a proud member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA), which binds members to a strict code of conduct ensuring artists are treated fairly, transparently and with respect.

Where do Art by Farquhar's artists come from?

Art by Farquhar works directly with artists and their families from two of Australia's most significant Indigenous art regions: the Central Desert of the Northern Territory, including communities such as Willowra and Yuendumu; and the APY Lands of South Australia, home to artists from Ernabella (Pukatja), Watarru and surrounding homelands. The gallery has built direct relationships with artists over many years.

Can I buy Aboriginal art online from Art by Farquhar?

Yes. Art by Farquhar's full collection is available to purchase online at farquhar.art, with shipping available Australia-wide and internationally. Paintings can be purchased as unstretched canvas or stretched and ready to hang (stretching available for Adelaide customers). The gallery is also open in person at 1070 South Road, Edwardstown, South Australia.

What is the APY Lands and why is the art significant?

The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands is an Aboriginal-owned area of approximately 103,000 square kilometres in the far north-west of South Australia. Artists from the APY Lands paint stories passed down through their families — Dreaming stories that connect people to their country, culture and ancestors. Art by Farquhar works closely with APY Lands artists including Janice Stanley, Rhoda Tjitayi, Susan Tjitayi and Renae Nakamarra Nelson.

How much does Aboriginal art cost at Art by Farquhar?

Art by Farquhar's collection ranges from small works under $500 through to major statement pieces over $10,000. Pricing reflects canvas size, artist reputation, complexity of the work and cultural significance. The gallery does not discount — prices reflect the genuine value of each work and the fair payment made directly to artists.

What is the Mamungari or Spirit Woman Dreaming?

Mamungari (also called Mamungari-Nya) is a creation story from the APY Lands describing Spirit Women travelling across country. It is a story passed down through family lineage and belongs to specific custodians. At Art by Farquhar, Renae Nakamarra Nelson — granddaughter of celebrated Papunya Tula artist Michael Jagamarra Nelson — paints the Mamungari story taught to her by her grandmother Manyitjanu Lennon.

What is the Pantu or Salt Lake story painted by Janice Stanley?

Pantu is the Pitjantjatjara word for salt lake. Janice Stanley, a third-generation artist from Ernabella in the APY Lands, paints the salt lakes near Mt Connor as part of the Seven Sisters creation story. Her distinctive contemporary style depicts these ancient lakes from a bird's eye view, using flowing lines and vibrant colour to capture the shimmering desert landscape.

What is the Piltati Tjukurpa story painted by Rhoda Tjitayi?

Piltati Tjukurpa is an ancestral creation story belonging to the Tjitayi family from Pukatja in the APY Lands. The story follows two sisters, Wanyinta and Alartjatjarra, who travelled Piltati with their husbands hunting and gathering food. Rhoda Tjitayi, born 1969, paints this story passed down from her grandmother. Rhoda's work is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Does Art by Farquhar offer art rental or consulting?

Yes. Art by Farquhar offers an art rental service for businesses and individuals in Adelaide looking to display original Aboriginal art in their space. The gallery also provides no-obligation art consultation for those looking to select works for home or commercial interiors. Contact the gallery at farquhar.art for more information.

Is Art by Farquhar an ethical Aboriginal art gallery?

Art by Farquhar is a member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA), the national industry body committed to ethical and fair trade practices in Aboriginal art. The gallery works directly with artists and their families, ensures fair payment, and provides full provenance documentation with every work. The gallery does not source art from third parties or secondary markets.

Aboriginal Art Switzerland - Collections, Galleries and Buy Online

Switzerland is home to the most important centre for Aboriginal art in Europe. With a world-class dedicated foundation in the Swiss Alps and a serious private collector community, Switzerland has become one of the most significant destinations outside Australia for experiencing contemporary Aboriginal art. Here is a guide to Aboriginal art in Switzerland.

Fondation Opale - Lens/Crans-Montana

Fondation Opale in Lens, Canton of Valais, is the only contemporary art centre in Europe dedicated exclusively to the promotion of Aboriginal art. Founded in 2018 and located at 1,140 metres in the Swiss Alps with views of the surrounding mountains, the foundation is built on the Collection Berengere Primat - one of the largest private collections of contemporary Aboriginal art in the world, holding more than 1,700 works by nearly 350 artists. Fondation Opale presents major temporary exhibitions across 1,200 square metres of gallery space, drawing connections between Aboriginal art and contemporary art from around the world. Its program includes exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, residencies and academic research. Every exhibition is accompanied by a published catalogue.

Teresa Baker at Fondation Opale

APY Lands artist Teresa Baker, one of the most significant painters working in Australia today, has been featured in multiple exhibitions at Fondation Opale. Her work appeared in INTERSTELLAR, a major group exhibition developed in collaboration with artgeneve that brought together around sixty works by Aboriginal and international artists exploring humanity's relationship with the universe. She also featured in Nothing Too Beautiful for the Gods, a 2024-2025 exhibition curated by Jean-Hubert Martin that examined the connections between art and spirituality across cultures. Teresa Baker was born in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and grew up in Kanpi on the APY Lands, learning her craft from her grandfather, the revered artist Jimmy Baker. Her work is held in major public and private collections across Australia and internationally.

Art Basel - Basel

Art Basel is the world's most important contemporary art fair, held annually in Basel. Aboriginal artists and specialist galleries have presented works at Art Basel, bringing Aboriginal painting to the attention of some of the most serious collectors and curators in the world. The fair's international reach has played a meaningful role in establishing Aboriginal art within the global contemporary art market.

Buy original Aboriginal art online - shipping to Switzerland

Art by Farquhar is an Australian specialist gallery for Central Desert and APY Lands art, with free worldwide shipping to Switzerland. Based in Edwardstown, South Australia, the gallery works directly with artists and their families from communities including Willowra, Yuendumu, Utopia, Ernabella and Watarru. All works come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Browse the full collection and order online with free shipping to Switzerland at farquhar.art or contact us at sales@farquhar.art.